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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.63, 1,387.24 and 377.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.63, 1,387.24 and 377.17 is: 565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.63 : 1,387.24 = 377.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.63/1,387.24 = 377.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.63x = 1,387.24 × 377.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.63x = 523,225.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,225.31/925.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.26

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